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Options for overcoming insomnia, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter

Insomnia can take many forms, from trouble falling asleep in the first place to unwelcome awakenings during the night. The February 2011 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter discusses some options to help people with insomnia get a good night's sleep.

For chronic insomnia, the treatment of choice is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the National Institutes of Health recommend trying CBT before trying medication, because CBT is just as effective as prescription medication at alleviating chronic insomnia in the short term and may be more effective in the long term. When used to treat insomnia, CBT helps people change negative thoughts and beliefs about sleep into positive ones, so that they don't keep themselves awake worrying.

Prescription medications can be useful for some people with transient or short-term insomnia. Drugs should be used at the lowest dose and for the shortest possible period of time. Drug stores carry a confusing variety of over-the-counter sleep products that usually contain various types of antihistamines as active ingredients. Over-the-counter antihistamines are generally safe, but sleep experts usually advise against using them because they can have side effects and are often ineffective in relieving sleep problems.

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Follow a heart-healthy diet

Eating to protect your heart also helps protect you from diabetes and many cancers. Basic elements of a healthy diet include lots of plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains; modest servings of lean protein, like fish and poultry; relatively little red meat; and the use of unsaturated fats like olive oil.